Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery.
Remove the air cleaner and intake hose.
(Refer to Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER , ")
Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector (A).
Disconnect the feed tube quick-connector (B) by using a clip tool.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Pressure Control Valve Connector
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NOTE: Open the clamp cover (B) before disconnecting the quick connector (if the clip is applied).

Fig 2: Opening Clamp Cover
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CAUTION: When removing the quick-connnector with the clip removing tool (A), be careful not to damage the plastic clip (B). Damaged clip can result in fuel line leakage due to bad connection.

Fig 3: Clip Removing Tool
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Remove the high pressure fuel pipe.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL LINE ")
Remove the installation bolts (A), and then remove the high pressure fuel pump (B) from the cylinder head assembly.
High Pressure Fuel Pump Mounting Bolt:

12.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 - 10.9 lb.ft)

CAUTION: Unscrew in turns the two bolts in small steps (0.5 turns). If one of the two bolts is fully unscrewed with the other still intact, the housing surface of the cylinder head may get broken due to the tension of the pump spring.

Fig 4: Removing High Pressure Fuel Pump Mounting Bolt
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